Highways Managing Quantity Surveyor

Description

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways (Civil Engineering) - Northampton

Take the next step in your career with a leadership role that puts you at the forefront of major highways infrastructure projects, offering real influence, autonomy, and long-term progression.

You will be joining a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor delivering key highways and infrastructure schemes across Northampton and the wider region. This Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways role offers the opportunity to lead multiple projects while shaping commercial strategy and developing high-performing teams.

About the company

My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong presence in highways and infrastructure. They are known for delivering complex projects to a high standard, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and long-term client relationships. Their highways division continues to grow, creating an excellent opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways to play a pivotal role.

What you will be doing

As Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways, you will take full ownership of commercial performance across multiple highways projects in Northampton and surrounding areas. You will be:

Leading the commercial function across several highways schemes from inception to final account

Managing and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors from trainee to senior level

Preparing, reviewing, and presenting CVRs and project forecasts with clear strategic insight

Identifying and mitigating commercial risks while driving value engineering opportunities

Ensuring all projects comply with internal commercial processes and best practice

Acting as the key commercial advisor on contractual matters and dispute resolution

Overseeing procurement strategies and maintaining strong supply chain relationships

Building and managing client relationships, representing the business professionally

Supporting continuous improvement across commercial systems and processes

What you will bring

To succeed as Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways, you will have:

Proven experience in a senior Quantity Surveying role within highways or civil engineering

Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (NEC experience preferred)

Experience managing multiple projects and leading commercial teams

Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team development skills

Ability to manage risk, drive performance, and influence key decisions

Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external clients

Salary and benefits

GBP85,000 - GBP90,000 per annum (salary dependent on experience)

Car allowance

Travel expenses to site

Pension scheme

26 days holiday (increasing with service)

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Green car scheme

Volunteering day and additional benefits

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.

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